Film director Kiriya Kazuaki (45) congratulated his ex-wife, singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru (31) on her upcoming marriage. 

Kiriya revealed, "I heard this from her a few months ago," and  gave her his blessings, "I am very happy. I pray from the bottom of my heart that she will always build a happy family." 

Kiriya and Utada met at a meeting for her new song's jacket shoot back in 2000. They married in September of 2002, but divorced 4 and a half years later in March of 2007.

Source & Image: Oricon